Anybody out there run into triathletes that do not have a swimming background but have decided that because they have done a few triathlons that they are experts? I'm seeing this an awful lot these days. It can be a challenge to coach these folks because they are not open to new ideas or suggestions on drills. Anybody been able to handle this situation successfully?
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" I am a triathlete"
That reminds me of when I argued with a noodler about the danger of her swimming to the flags and back while I was coming off the wall fast. She didn't seem to grasp what I was agitated about and thought she didn't have to lap in the lap lane.
I used the phrase,"Lady, I'm a competition swimmer!"
:doh:
Yeah, it was a "I don't believe I just said that!" moment...
" I am a triathlete"
That reminds me of when I argued with a noodler about the danger of her swimming to the flags and back while I was coming off the wall fast. She didn't seem to grasp what I was agitated about and thought she didn't have to lap in the lap lane.
I used the phrase,"Lady, I'm a competition swimmer!"
:doh:
Yeah, it was a "I don't believe I just said that!" moment...
